Costa Rica

Digital Nomad Visa

💰 $3,000/mo Minimum Income

📅 1 year (renewable once) Visa Duration

🏛️ 0% on foreign income Tax Rate

⏱️ 15–20 days Processing Time

💵 $100 Application Fee

🕐 GMT-6 Time Zone

Living in Costa Rica

Cost of Living $1,200–$2,000/mo

Internet Speed

45 Mbps avg

Safety

72/100

Language Spanish

Path to PR ❌ No

Path to Citizenship ❌ No

Requirements

✓ Remote work for non-Costa Rican employer or own business

✓ Min. $3,000/month income

✓ Health insurance from Costa Rican provider (CCSS or private)

✓ Clean criminal record

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

+ No tax on foreign income

+ Amazing nature

+ Pura Vida lifestyle

+ Stable democracy

+ US time zones

👎 Cons

− Internet unreliable outside cities

− More expensive than neighbors

− No path to PR via this visa

− Rainy season (May–Nov)

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Best for: Nature lovers, US time zone workers

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